Harrowing 999 call of granddad battling in vain to save grandson’s life after he’s been stabbed
A HARROWING 999 call released by police captures the moment a grandfather battled in vain to save his grandson’s life after he was fatally stabbed. Liam Gray, 18, died after being knifed once in the chest by his “friend” on August 1 last year. Jonathan Treadgold, 18, was convicted of murder on Friday following a […]
A HARROWING 999 call released by police captures the moment a grandfather battled in vain to save his grandson’s life after he was fatally stabbed.
Liam Gray, 18, died after being knifed once in the chest by his “friend” on August 1 last year.
Jonathan Treadgold, 18, was convicted of murder on Friday following a 10-day trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
After the case Nottinghamshire Police released chilling audio of the 999 call made by Liam’s shocked grandad in the aftermath of the stabbing.
He can be heard telling the call handler: “He’s been stabbed in the chest.
“He’s just about breathing. He’s still just about awake.
“He just walked in a house and a lad jumped up and stabbed him.”
Despite the grandad’s desperate attempts to save Liam with first aid, the 18-year-old died at hospital.
The court heard Liam had met up with Treadgold and another man at a house in Gladstone Street, Mansfield on the day of his murder.
The 18-year-old had just become a dad and was planning to move to Birmingham with his partner the next day.
After having some drinks in the garden, the trio made their way to a local pub.
Treadgold returned to the Gladstone Street address separately, followed by Liam and the other man.
A short time later Treadgold ran out of the back door telling the man he’d stabbed Liam before running off.
The man found Liam standing behind a sofa holding a tea towel to his chest with blood on his white T-shirt.
‘INCREDIBLY TRAGIC CASE’
Paramedics treated Liam before he was taken to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre where he died a short time later from a single stab wound to his chest.
Treadgold later confessed to his mum that he’d stabbed and killed Liam.
Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Broadhead said the murder was an “incredibly tragic case”.
“Liam’s family has understandably been left devastated by his death and the thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with them at this difficult time,” he said.
Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meynell added: “This tragic case is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of knife crime.”
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CCTV footage released by police shows Liam and Treadgold’s movements before the fatal stabbing.
Treadgold of Worksop, Nottinghamshire, can also be seen fleeing the scene after the murder.
The 18-year-old killer will be sentenced on February 10.
